Just had my first experience of the new eBay systems.

Bought a small item for £1.99. Charged 80p on top for 'buyer protection' and £2.70 for tracked postage.
Total - £5.49 for an item that last year would probably have been £1.99 + 85p 2nd class postage = £2.84

Posted on 14/4 as 'tracked 48' - arrived 5 days later on 19/4. 2nd class would probably have been quicker.

EBay badgering for feedback before the thing was even delivered.

Aren't 'buyer protection' and 'simple delivery' wonderful!? Going great so far, eBay!